Lizzy McAlphine

McAlphine’s music can touch our deepest layers. Take “You Forced Me To,” for instance; an emotional exploration of insecurity in relationships set to an hypnotic music-box riff.

McAlphine belted into their souls as thousands of fans danced in time, some wincing from emotion. It was McAlphine’s second show on her tour supporting 2022’s sophomore effort ‘Older.’

Her Story

Lizzy McAlphine is an emerging artist and lyricist known for sharing melodies and verse recordings on her self-titled YouTube channel. Hailing from Pennsylvania, McAlphine became widely renowned with the release of her debut collection in 2020 entitled Give Me A Minute.

Phoebe Bridgers, FINNEAS and Shawn Mendes all praised her folky style and relatable lyrics, earning praise from Phoebe Bridgers, FINNEAS and Shawn Mendes alike. Unafraid to break from any particular genre she may have been categorised in, her collaborations with artists such as Ben Kessler and FINNEAS speak volumes for her openness as an artist.

TikTok and Instagram audiences continue to embrace her through songs like Platinum-certified “ceilings.” The dreamy ballad features prominent strings in its instrumentation, depicting daydreaming about past relationships that were brief and intense. Production remains simple in order to highlight storytelling; creating both intimate and universal songs such as this. Audiences flock to connect with her authentic words through TikTok and Instagram platforms alike.

Her Music

McAlpine effortlessly bridges bedroom indie-pop and alternative folk, and is among a new generation of singer-songwriters whose confessional lyrics feel as if you are peeking inside their inner lives. Both her debut collection Indigo and second album Five Seconds Flat showcase this talent, with heartbreaking songs about love lost and found as well as reflection on personal development and growth.

Lizzy first became known to audiences via Soundcloud and YouTube, where she posted both original songs as well as covers. She studied at Boston’s Berklee College of Music before dropping out to pursue her music full-time.

With her unique blend of melancholic piano, strings and dreamy lap steel instrumentals, her music captivates with honesty and beauty. Older, her forthcoming third album, was inspired by the turmoil of an intense love affair and draws from personal experience for its lyrics; featuring honest songwriting with lush production values it is sure to become another staple in her discography.

Her Tours

McAlphine expanded her audience beyond Philadelphia by sharing music on social media platforms like TikTok, where her song, “ceilings,” went viral quickly with over 665,000 posts in just weeks (including Victoria Justice and Jimmy Fallon lip-dubing it!).

The next year, she released her debut album Give Me A Minute – an honest account of past relationships that captured a new wave of singer-songwriters such as Phoebe Bridgers, Gracie Abrams and Samia with intimate yet expressive lyricism that allowed listeners into their private inner lives.

Five Seconds Flat was her sophomore album and took a dramatic, narrative-based approach with 14 songs that told an unfolding narrative, complete with short film accompaniment. This marked a dramatic departure from her 2020 debut which earned praise from Finneas and Phoebe Bridgers for its folk-pop sound.

Her Audience

Lizzy McAlphine is the friendly face next door. With her warm smile and unassuming mannerisms, it’s easy to forget she boasts 3 million monthly listeners on Spotify. Her lyrics tackle relatable themes of young heartbreak and depression while making these difficult emotions relatable for teenage viewers.

At every show on her 2023 The End of the Movie Tour, she seamlessly connects with her audience through intimate music. When singing “I Guess”, she instructs and leads them in collective voice singing of this classic tune; creating a truly moving experience for every member in attendance.

She is not afraid of showing vulnerability on stage – it is part of what allows her to reach and engage her large audience.